About Rudolf Cranz
Lived 1918 – 1941 (aged 22). Rudolf Cranz was a military personnel, alpine skier and soldier.
Heinz-Rudolf Cranz (2 September 1918 – 22 June 1941) was a German alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
He was born in Uccle, Belgium and died in Różaniec, Przemyśl Voivodeship. He was the younger brother of Christl Cranz.
In 1936 he finished sixth in the alpine skiing combined event.
Only a few months after his last German National in 1941 Cranz was killed-in-action during World War II on his first day of battle on the Russian campaign in Rosaniec (Poland), where he served as a corporal in an Alpine division.
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Who was Rudolf Cranz?
German alpine skier (1918–1941)
When was Rudolf Cranz born?
Rudolf Cranz was born on 2 September 1918 in Uccle.
When did Rudolf Cranz die?
Rudolf Cranz died on 22 June 1941 in Przemyśl.
What was Rudolf Cranz's occupation?
Rudolf Cranz was a military personnel, alpine skier and soldier.
What nationality was Rudolf Cranz?
Rudolf Cranz's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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